Victorian Hardstone Cameo Necklace

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Antique Victorian Hardstone Cameo Necklace

This antique Victorian Necklace with a hardstone Cameo pendant and a supporting chain is crafted in 14K yellow gold, weighs exactly 20g and measures 19 inches long. This exquisite hardstone cameo pendant measuring 37mm long and 21mm wide, is mounted in an ovular frame, surmounting a substantial, triumvirate bale to offer versatility of wear with a variety of chains, pearls, semi-precious beads or ribbons. This antique Victorian hardstone pendant depicts the enchanting portrait of a 'mother and child', conveying maternal love and tenderness. Artistically carved 'en relief' in 'virgin white' colored hardstone, the alluring cameo portrait is set against a color contrasting 'jet-black' ovular plaque. All features of this intriguing portrait, including the temptingly delicate body of the child, the abundant wavy hair and ..More

This antique Victorian Necklace with a hardstone Cameo pendant and a supporting chain is crafted in 14K yellow gold, weighs exactly 20g and measures 19 inches long. This exquisite hardstone cameo pendant measuring 37mm long and 21mm wide, is mounted in an ovular frame, surmounting a substantial, triumvirate bale to offer versatility of wear with a variety of chains, pearls, semi-precious beads or ribbons. This antique Victorian hardstone pendant depicts the enchanting portrait of a 'mother and child', conveying maternal love and tenderness. Artistically carved 'en relief' in 'virgin white' colored hardstone, the alluring cameo portrait is set against a color contrasting 'jet-black' ovular plaque. All features of this intriguing portrait, including the temptingly delicate body of the child, the abundant wavy hair and the period attire of the mother, are depicted with devotion, to elaborate details and precision. The reverse of the hardstone pendant is rendered in highly polished yellow gold while the supporting chain is rendered in immaculately 'twisted wire', designed to enhance the glittering effect of yellow gold. This artistically handcrafted, highly ornate Victorian hardstone cameo Antique Necklace is secured with a skillfully reeded tubular clasp closure and a figure-eight latch for additional safety.